Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 9
HAQIQATUL-WAḤI— THE PHILOSOPHY OF DIVINE REVELATION 9 revelations and even denounce one another on the basis of their dreams and revelations, and from time to time the dreams experienced by peo- ple of every religion come true. It is obvious that this is a dangerous stumbling block in the path of those who seek the truth, and it is, in particular, a lethal poison for those who claim to be the recipients of revelation and consider themselves to be recipients of revelation from God, whereas, in fact, they have no relationship with God whatsoever. They assign themselves a rank of importance on account of the odd true dream and are consequently deprived of the desire to seek the truth; instead, they come to view the truth with disdain and contempt. This state of affairs has persuaded me to set out a clear distinction for the benefit of those who seek the truth. Accordingly, I have divided this book into four chapters. Chapter I relates to those people who occasionally experience true dreams or rev- elations, but do not enjoy a relationship with God in the least. Chapter II relates to those people who occasionally experience true dreams or revelations and have some relationship with God—though not to a great extent. Chapter III relates to those people who receive reve- lation from God Almighty in its purest and most perfect form and who are honoured with divine communion and discourse in all its per- fection. Such people experience dreams that are as clear as daybreak. Like God's chosen Prophets and Messengers, they have a most perfect, consummate, and pure relationship with God Almighty. Chapter IV relates to my own personal experiences; that is to say, an exposition as to which of the three categories I have been placed in by the grace and munificence of God Almighty. I will now proceed to write on this sub- وَمَا تَوْفِيْقِىٰ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ. رَبَّنَا اهْدِنَا صِرَاطَكَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ ،. ject in the following four chapters I have no strength] وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ عِنْدِكَ فَهُمَ الدِّيْنِ الْقَوِيْمِ، وَعَلَّمْنَا مِنْ لَّدُنْكَ عِلْمًا (آمين) except that which comes from Allah. Our Lord! Guide us to Your right path, and grant us the understanding from Yourself of the correct faith, and teach us knowledge from Yourself (Āmin)].